Procedure of Haj

• Proceed to appropriate Meeqaat. On entering state of Ihraam recite – 
• In fear of not completing the Umrah, recite – 
• Standing, face the Qiblah and recite – 

“Allahumma haadhihi Umrah, laa riyaa’a feehaa wa laa sum’ah”

O Allah, there is neither showing off nor seeking repute in this Umrah.

• Upon entering al-Masjidul-Haraam with the right foot, recite – 

“Allahumma salli `alaa muhammadin wa sallim –Allahumma aftah lee abwaaba rahmatika”
O Allah, send prayers and peace upon Muhammad, O Allah, open the doors of Your Mercy for me.

• Make intention for the Tawaaf. Starting at al-Hajarul-Aswad (The Black Stone)1,men only – uncover right shoulder by placing Ihram underneath right arm-pit. When beginning each circuit, make a sign with your right hand towards al-Hajarul-Aswad (The Black Stone)2, and recite –

• Make seven circuit’s of Ka’ba (for first three circuit’s only, men only – swiftly walk around the Ka’ba; Then begin fourth circuit, walking at normal pace completely around and finish until seventh circuit). No particular supplication (Du’a) is essential during Tawaaf. During each circuit, whilst between ar-Ruknul-Yamaanee (The Yemeni Corner) and The Black Stone, recite:

“Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa feel aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa ‘adhaaban naar.”
Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!

• Cover right shoulder, and then go behind Station of Ibrahim and recite-

“Wattakhidhoo min-maqaami ibraaheema musalla.9H”
And take the station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer.

• Pray two rakaah naafilah behind Station of Ibrahim, if possible, otherwise anywhere within al-Masjidul-Haraam. In first rakaah recite Surah al-Kaafiroon and in second rakaah, Surah al-Ikhlaas. Then drink Zam-Zam water, then pour some water over head. Return to al-Hajarul-Aswad and make a sign with your right hand towards it for the last time 2, and recite–

• Begin Sa’ee at as-Safa. The Sa’ee Area is approximately 1/2 km (= 0.31 mile) each round. The total 7 rounds is less than 3.5 km (= 2.17 miles).
  At the foot of Safa recite:

“Innas-safaa wal marwata min sha’aa’irillaahi faman hajjal baita ‘awi`tamara falaa junaaha ‘alaihi an yattawwafa bihimaa wa man tatawwa’a khiran fa’innAllaha shaakirun ‘aleemun”.9 I
Verily! As-Safa and al-Marwah are of the Symbols of Allah. So it is not a sin on him who performs Hajj or ‘Umrah of the House to perform the Tawaaf between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then verily, Allah is All- Recognizer, All-Knower.

• Each time upon as-Safa and al-Marwah facing Ka’ba, recite 3 times, making du’a after 1st and 2nd recitation only –

“Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar – laa illaaha illallahu wahdahu laa shareekalah – lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu – yuhyee wa yumeetu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai’in qadeer – laa ilaaha illallahu wahdahu laa shareekalah – anjaza wa’dahu wa nasara ‘ abdahu wa hazamal ahzaaba wahdahu.”
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is none truly worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs all Sovereignty and all Praise. He alone gives life and causes death, He is
Omnipotent over all things. There is none truly worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. He has fulfilled His promise, and helped His slave, and He alone has defeated the confederates.

• Between the walk from as-Safa to al-Marwah and al-Marwah to as-Safa, It is permissible to recite –

• Complete walk from as-Safa to al-Marwah (one circuit), then al-Marwah to as-Safa (second circuit) and continue for seven circuits, finishing at al-Marwah. Upon encountering green lights, men only – should run from one light to other light. Upon leaving al-Masjidul-Haraam with the left foot, recite –

Men: shaving head is preferable, or cut hair equally from all over head;
Women: cut one-third finger length of hair. Remove Ihraam, as all restrictions are now lifted – and await morning of 8th of Zil-Hijjah.

8th day of Zil-Hijjah (Yawmut-Tarwiyah)

Between the time period of after Fajr until before Zhuhr, calmly proceed to Mina.

Wearing The Ihraam

• Enter state of Ihraam. Make intention for Haj, reciting –

“Labbaik Allahumma bi-Hajj.”
Here I am O Allah, (in response to Your call) making Hajj.

• In fear of not completing the Haj, recite –

• Standing, face the Qiblah and recite–

• Then loudly recite the Talbiyah –

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk, Innal hamda
wanni‘mata laka walmulk La sharika lak”

• Stay in Mina. Pray Zhuhr, ‘Asr, Maghrib & ‘Ishaa in shortened form (Qasr) but not combined.

9th day of Zil-Hijjah (Yawmu ‘Arafah)

• Stay in ‘Arafah– Pray Fajr in Mina, then after sunrise, calmly proceed to ‘Arafah. It is permissible to continue to recite the Talbiyah-

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk,
Innal hamda wanni‘mata laka walmulk La sharika lak”

and also proclaim the Greatness of Allah by reciting –

• Stopover at Namirah and remain there until after Zawaal (sun at highest point – no shadow) and listen to the Khutbah. At the time of Zhuhr, pray Zhuhr and ‘Asr (in shortened form and combined), after one Azaan and two Iqaamah’s. Do not pray anything between these two prayers, if in Namirah. Nor pray anything after ‘Asr. Then calmly proceed to ‘Arafah, remaining there until sunset. Stand upon the rocks at the bottom of the Mount of Mercy (Jabalur Rahmah); if not, then all of ‘Arafah is a standing place. Facing the Qiblah, with raised hands, supplicate and also recite the Talbiyah –

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk,
Innal hamda wanni‘mata laka walmulk La sharika lak”

• It is encouraged to frequently recite the following –

“Laa ilaha illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu lahul mulk wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ‘alaa kulle shay’in qadeer.”

There is none truly worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs all Sovereignty and all Praise, and He is Omnipotent over all things.

• This is the best supplication to recite on this great day.
• After sunset, calmly proceed to Muzdalifah:

Stay in Muzdalifah- Pray Maghrib and combine it with ‘Ishaa in shortened form, after one Azaan and two Iqaamah’s. Do not pray anything between these two prayers, nor pray anything after the Witr. Go to sleep until Fajr.

10th day of Zil-Hijjah (Yawmun-Nahr)

• Pray Fajr at its earliest time. Calmly proceed to al-Mash’arul-Haraam, ascend upon it. If not possible, then all of Muzdalifah is a standing place.
  Facing Qiblah, praise Allah by reciting–

and proclaim the Greatness of Allah by reciting–

then proclaim the Oneness of Allah by reciting–

and finally, supplicate until the visibility of the yellow glow of the sun – before sunrise. Before sunrise, calmly proceed to Mina, reciting the Talbiyah –

“Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayk la sharika laka Labbayk,
Innal hamda wanni‘mata laka walmulk La sharika lak”

• Stoning The Pillars – In Muzdalifah, pick up stones, between the time period of after sunrise until the night. Then, calmly proceed to Jamaratul-’Aqabah al-Kubraa for stoning. Facing Jamarah, with Makkah to your left and Mina to your right, throw each of the seven stones at Jamarah reciting –

• Performing The Sacrifice- 

• Shave Head- After the sacrifice, for Men: shaving the head is preferable, or cutting hair equally from all over the head.
  For Women: cutting one-third finger length of their hair. Now they can remove Ihraam, as all restrictions are now lifted except marital relations.Calmly proceed to Makkah to perform Tawaaful-Ifaadhah.
• Tawaaful-Ifaadhah(Tawaaful-Ziyaarat)- Upon entering al-Masjidul-Haraam with the right foot, recite –

“Allahumma salli `alaa Muhammadin wa sallim – Allahumma aftah lee abwaaba rahmatika.”

No Ihraam required. Start at al-Hajarul-Aswad (Black Stone). When beginning each circuit, make a sign with your right hand towards al-Hajarul-Aswad, and recite- 

Walking at normal pace, make seven circuits of Ka’ba. During each circuit, whilst between Yemeni Corner (ar-Ruknul-Yamaanee) and the Black Stone (al-Hajarul-Aswad), recite – 

“Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa feel aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa
‘adhaaban naar.”
Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter, that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!

Then go behind Station of Ibrahim and recite – 

“Wattakhidhoo min-maqaami ibraaheema musalla.”

Pray two rakaah naafilah behind Station of Ibrahim, If possible, otherwise anywhere within al-Masjidul-Haraam. In first rakaah recite Surah al-Kaafiroon and in second rakaah, Surah al- Ikhlaas. Then drink Zam-Zam water, then pour some water over head. Return to al-Hajarul- Aswad (The Black Stone) and make a sign with your right hand towards it for the last time, and recite- 

Begin Sa’ee at as-Safa. At foot of as-Safa recite– 

“Innas-safaa wal marwata min sha’aa’irillaahi faman hajjal baita ‘awi`tamara falaa junaaha ‘alaihi an yattawwafa bihimaa wa man tatawwa’a khairan fa’innAllaha shaakirun ‘aleemun.”

Each time upon as-Safa and al-Marwah facing Ka’ba, recite–

“Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar – laa illaaha illallahu wahdahu laa shareekalah – lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu – yuhyee wa yumeetu wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shai’in qadeer – laa ilaaha illallahu wahdahu laa shareekalah – anjaza wa’dahu wa nasara ‘ abdahu wa hazamal ahzaaba wahdahu.”

-Three times, making du’aa after first and second recitation only.

Between the walk from as-Safa to al-Marwah and al-Marwah to as-Safa, it is permissible to recite – 

“Rabbighfir warham innaka antal a’azzul akram”

Complete walk from as-Safa to al-Marwah (one circuit), then al-Marwah to as-Safa (second circuit) and continue for seven circuits, finishing at al-Marwah. Upon encountering green lights, men only – should run from one light to other light. Upon the completion of the Sa’ee, all restrictions are now lifted including marital relations.

Upon leaving al-Masjidul-Haraam with the left foot, recite – 

11th and 12th days of Zil-Hijjah (Ayyaamut-Tashreeq)

• Stay in Mina For Stoning- From the time period between after Zawaal (sun at highest point – no shadow) until the night, stone all the three Jamarahs, 21 Pebbles required per day. Facing first Jamarah, as-Sughraa (smallest), with Makkah to your left and Mina to your right, throw each of the seven stones at Jamarah reciting (after each throw) –

After stoning first Jamarah, face Qiblah (with first Jamarah to your right), raise hands and supplicate as you wish. Then, calmly proceed to 2nd (middle one) Jamarah Facing second Jamarah, al-Wustaa , with Makkah to your left and Mina to your right, throw each of the seven stones at Jamarah reciting(after each throw)–

After stoning second Jamarah, face Qiblah (with second Jamarah to your right), raise hands and supplicate as you wish. Then, calmly proceed to third Jamarah. Facing third Jamarah, al-’Aqabah al-Kubraa, with Makkah to your left and Mina to your right, throw each of the seven stones at Jamarah reciting(after each throw)–

After stoning final Jamarah, move onwards without supplicating. After final stoning on 12th day, calmly exit Mina and proceed to Makkah. Before final departure from Makkah, perform Tawaaful-Wadaa’ (Farewell Tawaf) as your last act.

• Tawaaful-Wadaa (Farewell)- Upon entering al-Masjidul-Haraam with the right foot, recite –

“Allahumma salli `ala muhammadin wa sallim – Allahumma aftah lee abwaaba rahmatika.”
O Allah, send prayers and peace upon Muhammad, O Allah, open the doors of Your Mercy for me.

No Ihraam is required. Start at The Black Stone. When beginning each circuit, make a sign with your right hand towards al-Hajarul-Aswad (The Black Stone), and recite –

Walking at normal pace, make seven circuits of Ka’ba. During each circuit, whilst between ar- Ruknul-Yamaanee and al-Hajarul-Aswad, recite –

“Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wa feel aakhirati hasanatan wa qinaa
‘adhaaban naar.”
Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire!

Then go behind Station of Ibrahim and recite –

“Wattakhidhoo min-maqaami ibraaheema musalla.”
And take the station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer.

Pray two rakaah naafilah behind Station of Ibrahim, if possible, otherwise anywhere within al-Masjidul-Haraam. Upon completion of Tawaaful-Wadaa’, you are free to depart to your home. There is nothing further required of you from the rituals of Haj. Upon leaving al-Masjidul- Haraam with the left foot, recite –

“Allahumma salli ‘alla muhammadin wa sallim – Allahumma innee ‘as’aluka min fadhlika.”

NOTE: Once the Intentions is made to discharge the obligation of Haj. It is Farz to study the Masaa’il of Haj (preferably under the guidance of an Aalim).

Points to remember:

• If possible, cling to area between the corner of al-Hajarul-Aswad (The Black Stone) and the door, placing the chest, face and forearms upon this area.
• If possible, touch The Black Stone with the right hand and also kiss it, then prostrate on it – this is best; if not, then touch it with the right hand then kiss the right hand; if not, simply make a sign towards it with the right hand.
• There is no specific du’a during the walk around the Ka’bahil, apart from what has been mentioned for between The Yemeni Corner to The Black Stone. You can therefore recite the Quran or any du’a as you please.
• If possible, touch Ar-Ruknul-Yamaanee (Yemeni Corner) each time (but do not kiss it) – this is best; if not, then do not make any sign towards it.
• Should you pass through valley of Muhassar, then hurry through it.
• You can also pick the pebbles in Mina. You will need only 7 pebbles on the 10th, and 42 afterwards (49 total). You will need 21 extra pebbles if you are staying for the 13th of Zil-Hijjah (63 total).They must not be bigger than a chick-pea. (approximately 1cm across = 0.39 inches).
• It is permissible to perform Tawaaful-Wadaa’ on 12th day of Zil-Hijjah (as long as you leave Mina before sunset), thus missing the recommended (but not compulsory) day of stoning.

There are Three types of Haj. They are:

1. QIRAAN: To perform Umrah first in the months of Haj, (Shawwal Zil Qa’dah and the first 8 days of ZilHijjah) and thereafter to perform Haj with one Ihraam i.e. one will remain in the Haram of Makkah(varying from 5 to 14.5km in various directions) in the state of Ihraam from the moment the Meeqaat is entered until the Ihraam is released on the 10th Zil Hijjah.
2. TAMATTU: To perform Umrah during the months of Haj and release the Ihraam. Thereafter to perform. Haj the same year without leaving the Meeqaat.
3. IFRAAD: To perform Haj only during the days of Haj.

The one who performs:

1. QIRAAN is called a QAARIN.
2. TAMATTU is called a MUTAMATTE’.
3. IFRAAD is called a MUFRID.

According to the Hanafi school of thought Qiraan is considered the best. Thereafter Tamattu’ and lastly Ifraad.

OTHER MASAA’IL:

• A person delayed his FARZ of Haj. He thereafter becomes blind or so ill that he is unable to undertake the journey. Such a person should draw up a will for Hajje Badal after his death.
• If one has left so much wealth after his death that after discharging his liabilities, Hajje Badal can be performed from one-third of the remaining wealth, then it is essential for the heirs of the deceased to carry out the will. If one-third is not sufficient to cover the expenses for Haj, then the heirs are not obliged to carry out the will. However, if they willingly make up the deficiency, then someone may be sent for Hajje Badal.
• To use the wealth of Naa Baalighs (minors), even with their consent, is not permissible.
• If one-third of the legacy was not sufficient to carry out the will and the heirs did not agree to part with their share, and thus Hajje Badal was not performed then the deceased is not sinful.
• It is NOT proper for a woman in IDDAT, being widowed or divorced, to disrupt her Iddat and go for Haj.
• While in Ihraam a woman should not cover her face with a cloth. A net is used for this purpose. It should be tied on the face in a manner that it does NOT TOUCH the face.

Masaa’il regarding the MAHRAM:

1. If the Mahram is a minor or one who is so irreligious that he cannot he trusted by even his mother and sister, then it is not proper to travel with such a person.
2. When a trustworthy Mahram is found, it is not permissible for the husband to refuse permission for her to travel. Even if he refuses, she should still proceed to Haj.
3. A girl almost attaining maturity should also he accompanied by a Mahram.
4. A woman going for Haj (with a Mahram) should bear all the cost of the Mahram.
5. If no Mahram is found by a woman all her life, it will not be regarded a sin if she does not perform Haj. However, such a woman MUST mention in her will that someone be sent for Haj on her behalf after her death.This will be binding on her inheritors provided it be possible to fulfill the Haj expenses from one third of her estate.

Upon whom is HAJ Farz?

HAJ is FARZ once in a lifetime upon every adult, male and female. The conditions that make Haj FARZ are as follows:

1. To be a Muslim;
2. To be mentally fit (not insane);
3. To be physically fit, (not invalid or handicapped );
4. Buloogh, (to he physically matured);
5. To be a free person, (not to be a slave);
6. To have sufficient provision for one’s dependents,. e.g. children, for the duration of one’s absence as well as to possess all requirements for travel and be financially independent. If one has the means to travel and staying at:
   o Makkah Mukarramah
   o Muzdalifah
   o Meena and
   o Arafaah. HAJ becomes FARZ even though one does NOT have the means of going to Madinah Munawwarah.
7. Security of route;
8. A woman must he accompanied by her husband or a Mahram. A Mahram is : a male member of the family whom she is NOT allowed to marry according to Islamic law.

If any of the above conditions are not found, Haj will not be FARZ.
Once the above conditions are found, Haj becomes Farz. It becomes Waajib upon such a person to perform Haj during the first available Haj period. Delaying the Haj will be a sinful act.

The Virtues and Importance of Haj

HAJ means to visit the sacred house of Allah in Makaah Mukarramah during the days of Haj, (i.e. 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12th of Zil Hijjah). This is the fifth of the religious duties of a Muslim.

“Pilgrimage to the house of Allah is a bounded duty unto mankind for him who has the means to find the way here unto, and whosoever disbelives, then verily Allah is free and independent form the entire universe.” (al-Qur’aan: Surah Aale Imraan, verse 97)

Rasulullah (S.A.W.) is reported to have mentioned:

1. Verily Allah has declared Haj Farz upon you, therefore perform Haj”.
2. “Hasten in performing Haj, for verily one never knows what will befall him.”
3. “One who dies while on his journey for Haj, Allah will record the reward of Haj for him upto the day of Qiyaamah, and one who dies while on his journey for Umrah, Allah will record the reward of Umrah for him upto the day of Qiyaamah”.
4. “For an accepted Haj, there is no reward besides Jannah (Paradise). “
5. “One who possesses wealth and has all the means by which he could reach the Sacred House of Allah (the Ka’ba) and yet does not perform Haj, he then may either die as a Nasraani (Christian) or a Majoos (fire worshipper)”.

THE RECIPIENTS OF SADAQATUL FITR ARE:

• The recipients of Sadaqatul Fitr are the same as that of Zakaat.
• Further, the Sadaqatul Fitr of one person could be given to just one rightful recipient or could be distributed between a few recipients of Sadaqatul Fitr.
• It is also permissible that the Sadaqatul Fitr of a group of people be collectively given to just one individual (recipient of Sadaqatul Fitr).

RATE (AMOUNT) OF SADAQATUL FITR

The following could be given has Sadaqatul Fitr:

1. 1/2 Saa’ wheat, flour, bran or raisins; or
2. one Saa’ dates or barley; or
3. The equivalent of either one in cash or kind.
4. One Saa’ equals approximately 3.828 kg.

TIME FOR DISCHARGING SADAQATUL FITR

• It is better to give Sadaqatul Fitr before reaching the Eidgaah. However, if it is not given before, it may then be given after the Eid Salaah.
• If one discharges this duty before the day of Eid, i.e. during Ramadan, the duty will be regarded as discharged and will not have to be repeated.
• If one did not give Sadaqatul Fitr on Eid day, he will not be absolved of this duty. He should thus give it can on subsequent day.